16.
(lc)
which action did the government take to battle opponents of its efforts during world war i? (2 points)
outlawing union organizing
passing of the espionage act
deportation of german-americans
internment of anarchists and socialists
18.
(hc)
the image below is a poster distributed by the government during world war i:
public domain
what factor made this type of poster a necessity? (5 points)
the military's inability to enforce conscription
the difficulty of paying for the war effort
the desire to turn u. s. citizens against germany
the fear of a german invasion of the united states
20.
(lc)
which of the following military tactics was used for the first time in world war i? (2 points)
poison gas
hand grenades
rockets
long-range artillery
26.
(mc)
which of the following took place soon after puerto ricans were granted u. s. citizenship? (3 points)
german immigrants who had been denied citizenship launched protests in major u. s. cities.
puerto rican men were required to sign up for the draft and fight for the u. s.
there was a rebellion in puerto rico that was stopped by american military forces.
limits on japanese and chinese immigration to the u. s. were lifted.
27.
(mc)
what resulted from the voluntary military service of thousands of native americans during world war i? (3 points)
many native american families moved from rural to urban areas.
native american veterans gained u. s. citizenship after the war ended.
the federal government eased its restrictions on native american land ownership.
new treaties were negotiated with native americans granting favorable conditions.
28.
(lc)
the treaty of versailles placed the blame for world war i on which nation? (2 points)
japan
russia
germany
austria-hungary
29.
(mc)
which of the following was part of woodrow wilson's fourteen points? (3 points)
all nations should enjoy self-determination.
the best path to world peace is a strong military.
the nations of the western hemisphere should stay out of european affairs.
ethnic groups must adhere to the laws of the nation to which they are assigned.
32.
(mc)
how did demobilization following wwi impact racism in the united states? (3 points)
it increased racism because african americans held jobs that returning white soldiers wanted.
it increased racism because african americans had refused to fight in the war.
it decreased racism because african americans were recognized for their contributions to the war effort.
it decreased racism because african americans and whites were no longer competing for the same jobs.
34.
(mc)
what is the risk that the united states took in advancing loans to germany? (3 points)
the reparations owed to the allies were too great for germany to repay.
the reparations would be used by germany to resume the war in europe
the allies would not agree to repay the money received from germany.
the allies would raise the amount of reparations owed by germany.

Answer 16

The Espionage Act of 1917 is a United States federal law declared on June 15, 1917, soon after the U.S. entry into World War I., It has been revised various times over the years. It was formerly found in Title 50 of the U.S. Code but is now found under Title 18, Crime. The Espionage Act was to forbid interference with military operations, to forbid support of U.S. enemies during wartime or to support a revolution in the military.

Answer 18

World War I was the first war in which mass media and propaganda acted an essential role in keeping the people at home notified about what was happening on the battlefields. This was also the first war in which the government regularly produced propaganda as a way to target the public and change their view.

Answer 20

During Trench Warfare, men dug tunnels beneath enemy positions and then use bombs to blast the enemy's defenses from underneath. First used by Germans in December 1914. Artillery guns had an enormous influence on WW1, but artillery guns had been used before. Similar guns were used by French general Napoleon in the 1810s.

Answer 26

Puerto Rico first became a U.S. territory following the Spanish-American War, which was burned by the combustion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898. The war ended with the U.S. obtaining many of Spain's territories, including Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico.

Answer 27

The Indian, Spanish and African races came together on the island of Puerto Rico, giving their blood and traditions to the development of the Puerto Rican culture. The primary residents of Puerto Rico at the time of the Spanish triumph were the Taino and Carib Indian-tribes.

Answer 28

It accused Germany and her allies. It also didn't accuse Germany of starting the war as such, but rather said that Germany should acquire legal accountability for the loss and destruction generated by German troops to the countries they attacked.

Answer 29

President Woodrow Wilson introduced a 14-point agenda for world peace. These points were next taken as the foundation for peace compromises at the end of the war. The Fourteen Points were admitted by France and Italy on November 1, 1918. Britain later endorsed off on all of the points but the freedom of the seas.

Answer 32

Demobilization is the method of holding down a nation's armed forces from the combat-ready situation. This may be as a consequence of success in war, or because a change has been peacefully settled and military force will not be needed. The opposition of demobilization is mobilization.

Answer 34

German common wartime payments stopped in 1953. After World War II, according to the Potsdam convention held between July 17 and August 2, 1945, Germany was to pay the Allies US$23 billion essentially in machinery and production plants. Reparations to the Soviet Union ended in 1953.

“the battle of stalingrad is not a turning point necessarily in strategic terms, because a lot more has to be done before the soviets can be certain of defeating germany,” says renowned world war ii historian richard overy. the germans had fought nearly a thousand miles across the soviet union to get to stalingrad.

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